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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.63, 8,631.28 and 3,460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.63, 8,631.28 and 3,460.13 is: 4,774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.63 : 8,631.28 = 3,460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.63/8,631.28 = 3,460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.63x = 8,631.28 × 3,460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.63x = 29,865,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,865,350.87/6,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.92

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